Elvira Alexander shot and killed her daughter Chante on Thanksgiving night.
Police responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment on the 3300 block of Krupa Court in Charlotte, N.C. When they arrived at the scene, they found 37-year-old Chante Avarche Alexander unresponsive with a gunshot wound. Chante was taken to the hospital by authorities and was pronounced dead by medical staff. Her mother, 56-year-old Elvira Elizabeth Alexander, is being held responsible for her death and has been charged with murder and possession of a stolen firearm.Police have not released a motive for the crime.
While investigators are describing the incident as “domestic-related,” a motive for the crime has not been revealed. Law enforcement is also asking anyone who knows anything about the case to contact the homicide unit detective with Charlotte-Mecklenburg police at (704) 432-TIPS. A police spokesman also said it was unknown whether Chante’s mother Elvira Elizabeth Alexander has a lawyer who can speak on her behalf.Detectives are investigating a homicide in the 3300 block of Krupa Ct. The call for service came in at 9:37 p.m. on November 28, 2019.
?Know something.
Call @CLTCrimeStopper at 704-334-1600 or call 9-1-1 pic.twitter.com/4CawFQI3FR — CMPD News (@CMPD) November 29, 2019